The Real World Experiences

As I work my way through my last fall semester here at Purdue, I am constantly reminded and asked by others what my plans are following graduation. Some people might be able to tell you what their day-to-day activities will be for the job they have already accepted while others, like myself, can only describe their preferred job situation. At moments it can be nerve wracking to think about not being in school anymore and having duties that need to be completed to essentially keep a company or department running well. Another large milestone of joining the workforce as others say will be upon me in a hurry. Some advice that I may be able to give to others or my own perspective and journey would be to gain as much experience as possible. I have seen many of my fellow classmates work the same internships with the same companies for 3 years because that’s all they have ever wanted to do. If that is your greatest desire in life, then this advice may not be for you. For those who think they have a career or position in mind for a career. I recommend that you try it in an internship for a summer to gauge your interest and experiences afterwards. Sometimes certain jobs or careers may not be exactly like you thought. Through my various experiences I have discovered jobs that I favored I no longer wish to work and those I had little experience in I enjoyed to the fullest. The real world may not always be what you or I think, but through many opportunities I have been able to narrow down my preferences and search for my next step with greater confidence then I may have been able to without them.